I love party food and these Caprese Pinwheels with Bacon are perfect for easy entertaining. No matter the get together type, these will be a hit! These would be great for a brunch, girl’s night or even a Superbowl party.
This is like serving a caprese salad in finger food form, plus some added bacon(because bacon makes everything better). Cream cheese mixed with fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and bacon. Then topped with tomato and a balsamic glaze.
These can easily be made ahead of time and then just cut and serve when ready!
Ingredients for Caprese Pinwheels
- 3 – 10 inch Flour Tortillas – I used the garden spinach herb because I love the color, but regular tortillas will do just fine
- 8 ounces neufchatel cream cheese, softened
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6 leaves of fresh basil, chopped
- 2-3 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
How to make Caprese Pinwheels with Bacon
In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, shredded mozzarella and basil.
Spread 1/3 of the mixture onto each tortilla, then layer the tomatoes on top of the cream cheese, keeping them close to the middle of the tortilla.
Season with 1/8 teaspoon of salt and pepper and then drizzle approximately 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic glaze over the tomatoes.
Roll up tightly and then wrap in plastic wrap. Place in fridge for 1 hour to allow the cream cheese to firm back up.
When ready to serve, remove from plastic wrap and slice into 8 one inch rounds. Discard the hollow ends.
Tips and substitutions
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened, it is easier to mix up and spread.
- I used Neufchatel cheese(1/3 fat), regular cream cheese can be substituted, but will alter the nutrition calculation.
- You can omit the bacon if you need these to be vegetarian
Caprese Pinwheels with Bacon
A spinach tortilla wrap layered with cream cheese mixed with fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and bacon. Topped with tomato and a balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 3 Flour Tortillas
- 8 ounces Neufchatel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 6 Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- 3 Roma Tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- In a large bow, mix together the softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, bacon and basil.
- Spread half of the mixture on each tortilla.
- Layer the tomatoes on top of the cream cheese mixture, down the center.
- Sprinkle each the tomatoes with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze on top
- Roll the tortillas up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Place in fridge to allow the cream cheese to firm back up. Chill for 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, unwrap the tortillas and slice into 8 one inch rounds. Discard the hollow ends.
Notes
I use this ready made and bottled Balsamic Glaze
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 62Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 130mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g
The nutrition data provided is only an estimate.
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